Movies and TvShows featuring "gambling-addiction" theme.
Fair City follows the lives and dramas of the residents of Carrigstown, a fictional suburb of Dublin. The show explores various storylines including family relationships, love and loss, criminal activities, and social issues.
Kaiji is a down-on-his-luck gambler who gets caught up in a dangerous game of high-stakes gambling organized by loan sharks. As he navigates through deadly challenges, Kaiji must use his wits and gambling skills to stay alive and outwit his ruthless opponents.
Kakegurui is set in an academy where students engage in intense gambling competitions. The story follows Yumeko Jabami, a prodigy gambler, as she disrupts the school's social hierarchy and challenges its student council president. With high-stakes poker games, psychological battles, and a focus on addiction, Kakegurui explores the thrill and dangerous consequences of gambling.
Chicago Hope follows the lives and careers of the doctors and staff at a fictional private hospital in Chicago. The show explores various medical cases and personal dramas, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of working in the healthcare field.
Isabel Vilela is about to fulfill one of her greatest wishes. She’s been married for a year with the cheerful Danilo when she realizes that she’s pregnant on the eve of a romantic trip. Isabel’s professional life is also booming, with financial help from Danilo, she’s about to inaugurate her own architecture firm
Bookie (2023) is a TV show that follows a veteran bookie struggling to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, and co-workers.
Pat Solitano, released from a mental institution, moves back in with his parents to reconcile with his ex-wife. He meets Tiffany, a girl with her own problems, and they form an unlikely friendship. In an attempt to win back his wife, Pat agrees to be Tiffany's partner in a dance competition. Through their rigorous practice, they develop feelings for each other. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they discover love and find redemption.
Alice is a young woman who finds herself trapped in a totalitarian state called Wonderland. With the help of various characters, she must navigate through this strange and dangerous world in order to find her way back home.
Jim Bennett, a literature professor and a high stakes gambler, finds himself in deep debt to a loan shark. As his addiction worsens, he struggles to find a way to pay off his debts and regain control of his life.
MOTHER (2020) tells the powerful story of a Japanese woman facing a series of challenges, including unemployment, gambling addiction, family conflicts, and a demented mother. Based on a true story, this gripping film explores themes of motherhood, codependency, manipulation, and the dark side of human nature.
Lucan is a TV mini-series based on the true story of Lord Lucan, an English aristocrat who disappeared after being accused of murdering his children's nanny.
To Live is a Chinese epic drama set during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the struggles and hardships of a family as they navigate through political turmoil, poverty, and personal tragedies. The film showcases the impact of historical events on ordinary people and emphasizes the resilience and determination to live against all odds.
In Monster Hunt 2, a monster hunter and his team set out on a mission to protect a baby monster from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and must work together to ensure the safety of the monster.
A corrupt police lieutenant in New York City spirals into self-destructive behavior as he investigates a brutal rape. With his drug addiction, gambling debt, and emotional breakdowns, he struggles to find redemption in a city filled with corruption and violence.
In Manhattan, a bike messenger named Wilee picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop named Bobby Monday. As Wilee tries to deliver the envelope, he becomes the target of a city-wide chase. Along the way, he discovers the contents of the envelope and the significance it holds for a Chinese smuggler and a gambling-addicted police officer. With the help of his ex-girlfriend and fellow messengers, Wilee must outsmart Monday and deliver the package to its intended recipient.
Mississippi Grind follows the journey of a middle-aged man named Gerry, who is deep in debt due to his gambling addiction. In a chance meeting, he crosses paths with Curtis, a young poker player who seems to have all the luck. Together, they embark on a road trip through the American South, visiting casinos, horse races, and poker games, hoping to turn their luck around. As they bond over their shared love for gambling, their friendship is put to the test as they face their own demons and make risky bets.
Mansfield Park follows the story of Fanny Price, a young girl who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives in a seaside town. She navigates the complexities of love, social class, and family dynamics while trying to stay true to herself.
Serangoon Road is a crime drama mystery TV show set in 1960s Singapore. The story revolves around a private detective agency and its cases that involve a widow, a British expatriate, a Chinese community, an American CIA agent, and various other characters.
In 1930s Louisiana during the Great Depression, a drifter finds himself getting involved in the world of bare-knuckle boxing. He must navigate the dangers of a corrupt underground fighting scene and try to make a name for himself in the ring.
Metro (1997) follows the story of a hostage negotiator in San Francisco who must stop a skilled jewel thief seeking revenge. As the negotiator tries to prevent the thief from carrying out his plan, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, including a deadly game of cat and mouse. With time running out, the negotiator must use all his skills to save the day and protect innocent lives.